Popular Car Brands in Canada

Canada’s Best Small Cars of 2016: Top 10

1. Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across seven generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada

Specifications:

Vehicle Type:

Front-engine

Front-wheel-drive

5-passenger

Engine Type:

Turbocharged and Intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4

Iron block and aluminum head

Direct fuel injection

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Dimensions:

Curb weight: 2984 lb

Wheelbase: 103.8

Width: 70.8 in Height: 57.2

Length: 167.5

Fuel Economy: EPA city/Highway: 25/37 mpg

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Magical Chassis Tune

Better engine

Feels refined on the road

Negative Revews:

Dull, Conservative interior

More expensive

2. Honda Fit

The Honda Fit, also marketed as the Honda Jazz, is a four-door, front-engine, front-wheel drive subcompact car manufactured and marketed by Honda since 2001 and now in its third generation. Marketed worldwide and manufactured at ten plants in eight countries

Specifications:

Engine – Regular Unleaded I-4, 1.5 L

EPA Class – Small Station Wagon

Style Name – LX Manual

Drivetrain – Front Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity – 5

Passenger Doors – 4

Body Style – 4dr Car

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Gas Mileage – 29 mpg City/37 mpg Hwy

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Spacious interior

Class Leading

Negative Reviews:

Noisy Engine

3. Nissan Micra SV

Nissan Micra®. A 5-door, easy-to-drive subcompact car that’s super affordable, a breeze on maintenance, and a genius on gas. This is what happens when Nissan engineering, performance, and capability all come together in a fun, reliable car made for your roads and your life.

Specifications:

5-speed manual transmission (4-speed automatic available)

60/40 Split fold-down rear seats [*]

AM/FM/CD audio system with auxiliary audio input jack

15″ x 5.5″ steel wheels with wheel covers

Fuel Economy:

5-Speed Manual Transmission – 6.6 Highway 8.6 City

4-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6.6 Highway 8.8 City

Capacities:

Interior passenger volume – L (cu. ft.) – 2472 (87.3)

Cargo volume with rear seats up – L (cu. ft.)- 407.8 (14.4)

Cargo volume with rear seats folded – L (cu. ft.)- 819.5 (28.94)

Fuel tank – L (Imp. gal.) – 41.0 (9.0)

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Low price

Spacious Inside

Smooth ride

Negative Reviews:

Noisy

Not Efficient

4. Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper comes in several different body styles. The three-door hatchback, by far the most recognizable, was the first to be offered in a new and redesigned generation for the 2014 model year.

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Solid power delivery

Available features

Exudes fun personality

Negative Reviews:

Pricey

Fuel Economy is hit

5. KIA FORTE5 LX+

Forte5 seamlessly blends the practicality of a hatchback with the performance and handling of a sport coupe. LX and EX models come standard with a slick 2.0-litre, 173-horsepower gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine rated at 8.0L/100 km on the highway and 11.1L/100 km in the city

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Sleek and modern styling

Well-equipped for the asking price

Refined and Quiet ride

Negative Reviews:

Uninspiring engine

6. MAZDA3

The Mazda 3 proves that economical, fuel-efficient cars, Mazda3 sedan and Sport hatchback models have been Mazda Canada’s perennial bestseller. Mazda managed to make the Mazda3 look and drive as well as the new cars from the luxury competition. The well-spaced gear ratios of its six-speed ‘box aided here, as did the gear shifter’s crisp actions and an easy-to-employ clutch.

Specifications:

Engine:

Engine Type – Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement – 2.0 L/122

Fuel System – Direct Gasoline Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM – 155 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM – 150 @ 4000

Fuel Tank Capacity Approx – 13.2 gal

Power : 184 hp @5,700 rpm; 185 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3,250 rpm

Mileage:

EPA Fuel Economy Est Hwy : 41 MPG

Cruising Range City: 382.80 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est City : 29 MPG

Fuel Economy Est Combined : 33 MPG

Cruising Range Hwy : 541.20 mi

Emissions:

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year – 5.5

Tyres:

Front Tire Size – P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Size – P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size – Compact

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Exhibits Excellent Driving

Very Good Fuel Economy

Spacious interior

Negative Reviews:

Poor infotainment system

Blase styling

7. HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT GLS

Elantra GT brings a European touch to our Canadian line up with its sporty design, handling and driving characteristics. Muscular wheel arches provide a subtle hint of its eagerness to tackle the curviest of roads.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS)2

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

Interior Features:

4-Way Manually Adjustable Front Passenger’s Seat

172- Watt AM/FM/SiriusXM™/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers

8-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Lumbar Support

Air Conditioning, Manual Climate Control

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone system

Door Trim, Cloth Inserts

Driver Selectable Steering Mode (DSSM)

Front Centre Console with Storage Compartment (Fixed Armrest)

Heated Front Seats

Premium Cloth Seating Surfaces

Hidden Cargo-Area Storage Compartment

iPod®/USB/Auxiliary Connectivity

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Power Windows, Driver’s Auto-Down

Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio and Telephone Controls

Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise Controls

Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Wheel

Panoramic Sunroof

Power Door Locks, 2-Turn Unlock, Inside Handle Override

Power windows, Front and Rear

Proximity Keyless Entry with Push-Button Ignition

Sunvisors, Illuminated Vanity Mirrors with Extensions

Exterior Features:

Dual Power-Adjustable Heated Side Mirrors

Rear Spoiler

Projection Headlights

Headlights Escort Function

Automatic Headlights

LED Side Mirror Turn Signal Repeaters

Fog Lights

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Very good fuel economy

Makes a styling statement

Sleek hatchback GT is fun to drive

Negative Reviews:

Tight backseat

8. HONDA CIVIC EX

Honda Civic remains conservative at its core, with dressy styling and a spacious space-age interior. The Honda Civic is a line of compact cars manufactured by Honda. Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, become both larger and more upmarket.

Body- Colored Power Side Mirrors, including Expanded View Driver’s Mirror

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Standard equipment impressive

Smooth ride, litle noise

Negative Reviews:

Hybrid rough at low speeds

9. MITSUBISHI I-MIEV

The journey has begun to a new world where cars are clean and quiet, and i-MiEV is leading the way. 100% electric, yet offering surprising power and a smooth, quiet ride, i-MiEV is redefining the way the world drives.

Specifications:

Engine – Electric

EPA Class – Subcompact Cars

Style Name – 4dr HB ES

Drivetrain- Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity – 4

Passenger Doors – 4

Body Style – 4dr Car

Transmission: 1-speed direct drive

Fuel Economy: EPA city/highway: 126/99 MPGe

Motor Type: AC permanent magnet synchronous, 66 hp, 145 lb-ft

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Much lower 2014 price

Nimble in town, easy to park

Negative Reviews:

Requires Folding down seats

Marginal highway performance

10. Kia Soul EV

The Soul EV and iconic Soul were redesigned together to provide exceptional comfort and maximum flexibility. The Soul EV’s split-folding rear seats offer class-leading cargo space and a variety of storage options. And the under-floor battery means plenty of interior space for your friends. From the exclusive bio-sourced materials and available leather seating all the way down to the distinctive highlight stitching—this modern interior looks, feels, and does good.